Remote Control Basics
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Remote Control Basics
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols
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Command Sequence and Synchronization
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14.1
Remote Control Interfaces and Protocols
For remote control, communication between the R&S NRX and the controlling host is
established based on the following interfaces and protocols.
Table 14-1: Supported interfaces and protocols
Interface
Protocol
VISA
*)
address string
Library
Further information
USB
USBTMC
USB::<vendor ID>::<product
ID>::<serial num-
ber>[::INSTR]
VISA
Chapter 14.1.1, "USB
Interface"
Ethernet
VXI-11
TCPIP::host address[::LAN
device name][::INSTR]
VISA
Chapter 14.1.2.2, "VXI-11
Protocol"
HiSLIP
High-speed LAN
instrument protocol
(IVI-6.1)
TCPIP::host
address::hislip0[::INSTR]
VISA
Chapter 14.1.2.3, "HiSLIP
Protocol"
Socket communica-
tion
(SCPI raw)
TCPIP::host address[::LAN
device
name]::<port>::SOCKET
Chapter 14.1.2.4, "Socket
Communication"
GPIB/
IEEE488
interface
(R&S
NRX-B8)
GPIB/IEEE 488
GPIB::<primary
address>::INSTR
Chapter 14.1.3, "GPIB
Interface"
*) VISA is a standardized software interface library providing input and output functions to
communicate with instruments. A VISA installation on the controller is a prerequisite for
remote control over LAN (when using VXI-11 or HiSLIP protocol) and USBTMC interfaces.
See also
Chapter 14.1.2.1, "VISA Resource Strings"
14.1.1
USB Interface
Computer requirements
●
VISA library
A USB connection requires the VISA library to be installed. VISA detects and con-
figures the R&S NRX automatically when the USB connection is established.
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USBTMC driver
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